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Monster Beverage Corporation’s Global Growth Engine — Zero Sugar, International Expansion & Innovation Take Center Stage!

Monster Beverage Corporation reported its second quarter financial results for 2026 with net sales reaching a record $2.54 billion, marking a 20.2% increase compared to the same period in 2025. Excluding the Alcohol Brands segment, net sales increased by 20.8%. Sales growth was broad-based, with all major geographic regions contributing double-digit increases; international sales outside the U.S. expanded by 34.6%, driven notably by strong performances in Latin America, Asia Pacific, and EMEA regions. Currency fluctuations had a modest favorable impact on net sales. The Monster Energy Drinks segment experienced a 21.6% increase in net sales, while the Strategic Brands segment grew by 10.6%. Conversely, the Alcohol Brands segment saw a 15.2% decline. Gross profit margins improved slightly to 55.9% of net sales from 55.7% in Q2 2025, mainly due to pricing actions and a favorable sales mix that partially offset increased aluminum costs and freight expenses.